Crime Rate in St Laurence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Laurence

The total recorded crimes in St Laurence, Southend-on-Sea, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Laurence crime rate of 2.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around St Laurence, encompassing approximately 24,178 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Laurence Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Avro Road with total crimes: 6
  • Caroline'S Close with total crimes: 5
  • Snakes Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Laurence?

To understand the safety of St Laurence, we need to analyze St Laurence crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Southend-on-Sea:

    • In 2024, St Laurence demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 876 crimes compared to 1306.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Laurence witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Southend-on-Sea.

    • In 2023, St Laurence had fewer crimes than the Southend-on-Sea average, with 854 crimes compared to 1,239. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Southend-on-Sea, St Laurence has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

St Laurence Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Laurence has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2.23 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Southend-on-Sea, UK

In 2024, the total St Laurence crimes were 876. The crime rate of St Laurence in 2024 was 36.23 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Laurence were around 854 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.32 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Southend-on-Sea.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Laurence)CrimesRank (St Laurence)CrimesRank (St Laurence)
Milton271 23,713 23,932 1
Victoria445 15,356 13,559 2
Kursaal232 32,648 32,577 3
Prittlewell97 51,356 41,306 4
Chalkwell139 41,038 61,163 5
St. Luke's72 71,065 51,019 7
Shoeburyness93 6977 71,054 6
Southchurch68 8795 9986 8
Leigh61 9614 13612 13
Westborough60 10637 12708 10
Blenheim Park49 12665 10699 12
West Shoebury41 13654 11702 11
Thorpe26 17463 14507 14
West Leigh32 14463 15447 16
Belfairs28 16451 16491 15
Eastwood Park31 15433 17444 17

St Laurence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202534
March 202525
February 202521
January 202516
December 202430
November 202422
October 202420
September 202424
August 202437
July 202426
June 202460
May 202418

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 202425
October 202412
September 20246
August 202426
July 202414
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Laurence in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Laurence postcode area is presented below.

1. Avro Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Caroline'S Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Snakes Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Warners Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Trask Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Denton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sidmouth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lundy Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eastwoodbury Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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